Amanda Ghost Ghost Stories CD

This is an Enhanced audio CD containing regular audio tracks as well as multimedia computer files.

Britain's Amanda Ghost has the voice, the talent, and the presence of a star. With the husk of Janis Joplin, the vulnerability of Victoria Williams, the rasp of Joan Osborne, the melancholy of Robert Smith, the emotional timbre of Laura Branigan, the dramatic appeal of Edith Piaf, and the resignation of Marianne Faithfull -- too many cigarettes, too much booze, too many disappointments -- Ghost's voice is confessional without being self-pitying, strong while still being warm, confrontational while simultaneously asking for compassion. She faces you with her experience and offers no apologies. A born storyteller, her voice conveys tales most people don't have the imagination to imagine. Ghost Stories, her debut, is a journey, emotionally and aurally. Each cut takes a moment to grab you, but just as you're reaching to hit rewind because you have got to hear that last song one more time, the next track grips you and you can't change it. Despite the coldness of some techno touches (the captivating "Blind Man" could be a big dance anthem, and "Numb" is like a techno/lounge march), there is something innately human about the entire album -- vocals, lyrics, and production. Something of a torch singer, Ghost goes from tough "Filthy Mind" to tender "Idol" to romantic "Glory Girl," and then she turns it all around to find something nostalgic and evocative in the simplicity of the melodies of "Blind Man," "Silver Lining," "Empty," and "A Child Believes." This is a solid, confident debut that will be difficult to follow up, but Amanda Ghost will not be a one-hit wonder; this album is testament to that. ~ Bryan Buss

Out of print in the U.S.! 2000 debut album from the British Electronica artist and songwriter, who is of both Spanish and Indian descent. An electrifying and astonishing album that seemingly embraces Electronic music while tearing it apart and rebuilding it again. While not exactly Rock, Techno, Hardcore or Industrial, this album is both a dancefloor gem and an album that will delight your senses. Amanda has continued her songwriting collaboration with EMF's Ian Dench and was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008 and has had her songs covered by top Pop and R&B acts. Warner.

Personnel: Amanda Ghost (vocals); John Themis (guitar, chung ruan, background vocals); Ian Dench (guitar); Sacha Skarbek (keyboards); John Jennings, John Fortis (bass); Andy Gangadeen, Steve "Pub" Jones (drums); Bizznizz (scratches); Zee Asha, Linda Duggan, Mary Pearce, Angela Dust (background vocals); London Session Orchestra.

Producers: Lukas Burton, Paul Staveley O'Duffy.

Engineers include: Allen Jenkins, Steve Dub, Cenzo Townshend.

This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.Rolling Stone (9/14/00, p.178) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...[She] revels in classic singer-songwriter introspection, drama, melody and tough lyricism....a rock-dance-folk studio marvel with songs as rapid as the sonics..."
CMJ (8/21/00, p.22) - "...An honest and emotionally engaging document full of grit, guts, and more than a few potential pop hits..."
Melody Maker (9/5/00, p.48) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...[She] impressively and unapologetically changes her mind every few minutes flitting from clubby beats to traditional singer-songwriter to Portishead doing Bond themes..."